Go Back
–+ servings
Fiesta Mexican Rice

Vibrant Fiesta Mexican Rice for Your Next Flavorful Feast

Fiesta Mexican Rice is a colorful and nutritious dish that brings flavors of a Mexican fiesta to your table.
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 220
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Rice
  • 1 cup Jasmine rice Can substitute with basmati or brown rice
  • 2 cups Chicken broth Substitute with vegetable broth for vegetarian option
For the Vegetables
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 1 cup Shallots Chopped; can substitute with onions
  • 1 cup Whole-kernel corn Thawed if frozen
  • 1 cup Carrots Diced; can use bell peppers
  • 1 can Black beans Rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup Tomatoes Fresh, chopped
  • 1/4 cup Cilantro Chopped; substitute with parsley if needed
For Seasoning
  • 1 lime Lime juice Freshly squeezed; optional but recommended
  • to taste Salt Adjust according to personal preference

Equipment

  • large skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Heat 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add 1 cup of chopped shallots and sauté for 3–4 minutes until tender.
  2. Stir in 2 cloves of minced garlic and 1 cup of diced carrots. Cook for an additional minute until the garlic is fragrant.
  3. Add 1 cup of jasmine rice to the pan, stirring gently to toast for about 1 minute. Pour in 2 cups of chicken broth and mix well.
  4. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover with a lid, and simmer for approximately 45 minutes without removing the lid.
  5. After 45 minutes, remove from heat and fold in 1 cup of thawed whole-kernel corn and 1 can of rinsed black beans. Let it rest for 10 minutes.
  6. Fluff the rice with a fork and mix in 1 cup of chopped tomatoes, 1/4 cup of chopped cilantro, and juice from 1 lime.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 37gProtein: 7gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 0.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 340mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 5gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 180IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days in the fridge. Can freeze for up to 3 months in portioned containers.

Tried this recipe?

Let us know how it was!